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Let x=pq be a rational number, such that the prime factorisation of q is not of the form 2m5n, where n, m are non-negative integers. Then, x has a decimal expansion which is


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Non-terminating and repeating (recurring)

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Terminating and non-repeating (non-recurring)

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Real Integer

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A

Non-terminating and repeating (recurring)


A decimal is terminating only when the denominator can be prime factored in the form of 2m5n. If the denominator has any other prime factor then the decimal becomes non-terminating and repeating.


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